Ms. Alyssa Maltese
Root Literary
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General
Alyssa Maltese
Root Literary
- Website:
- rootliterary.com
- Blog/Other:
- www.alyssamaltese.com
- Twitter (X):
- @lyssmaltese
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Contemporary
Family Saga
Historical
Horror
Romance
Science Fiction
Speculative
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Cultural/Social Issues
Food/Lifestyle
Health/Fitness
History
Humor/Gift Book
LGBTQ+
Multicultural
Narrative
Nature/Ecology
Pop Culture
Psychology
Relationship/Dating
Science/Technology
Women's Issues
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Known Clients (current & past)
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Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
aalogan
02/24/2025 01:09 PM
QM 2/20/25 - 50k psychological suspense
Lightly personalized rejection ("thanks for trying me again!" So she recognized I'd queried her for a different project before). 2/24/25
Lightly personalized rejection ("thanks for trying me again!" So she recognized I'd queried her for a different project before). 2/24/25
possumchew
02/19/2025 07:34 PM
Query 2/16
Form Rejection 2/19
Form Rejection 2/19
VMMoreno
01/31/2025 09:23 PM
EQ: 1/31/25
YA Contemporary 75k
YA Contemporary 75k
DevinB_1942
01/30/2025 01:25 PM
Queried: 1/22/2025
Rejection: 1/30/2025
89k Horror
Rejection: 1/30/2025
89k Horror
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 01/06/2025 - Open to queries.
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FR: 3/4
62k literary YA
"Hi NAME, thanks for thinking of me with this project! Although I won't be pursuing representation, I appreciate the opportunity to consider your work, and wish you every success with it."